Two Exeter men on probation found with bag full of meth

Tulare County detectives discovered a quarter-pound of drugs at a Goshen home on Tuesday.(Photo: Tulare County Sheriff's Department)

Two Exeter men with an extensive history of drug convictions were found with a bag full of drugs.

They are back in custody awaiting possible drug charges following a probation check, according to Tulare County Sheriff's Department.

Tulare County probation officers were called to a home in the 30800 block of Road 70 in Goshen for a probation compliance check.

When they arrived, Philip Easley, 51 of Exeter, tried to run off but was caught.

Philip Easley(Photo: Tulare County Sheriff's Department)

Joshua Brock, 37 of Exeter, was also at the home and questioned by officers. During a search of the home, probation officers found a bag full of drugs.

Tulare County detectives were then called to the scene.

While serving a warrant, detectives said they found roughly a one-quarter pound of methamphetamine. They also found items used to sell drugs.

Easley and Brock were arrested and face charges of possession of methamphetamine for sales.

Both men have prior drug-related offenses. Easley's crimes date back to 2009. Brock's drug convictions going back nearly two decades.

Easley's bail was set at $50,000. Brock's bail was set at $50,000.

Anyone with information regarding this case or drug sales is encouraged to call the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department at 733-6211. Anonymous information about this incident can be reported via Tipnow email at tcso@tipnow.net text or voicemail at 725-4194 or download the Tipnow app for Android or Apple phones.

Joshua Brock(Photo: Tulare County Sheriff's Department)

Sheyanne Romero covers Tulare County public safety, local government and business for the Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Advance-Register newspapers. Follow her on Twitter @sheyanne_VTD. Get alerts and keep up on all things Tulare County for as little as $1 a month. Subscribe today.